No Mormon PRESIDENT in 2008, but how about as Vice President???

On the Republican side of the presidential race, there are two prominent Mormon political leaders who are rumored to be on McCain's short list of VP potentials.

To the left above is Governor Jon Huntsman, Jr. He is the current governor of Utah and has enjoyed one of the highest approval ratings among American governors this decade. He is a moderate Republican in favor of school vouchers.

On the right above is a guy we all recognize: W. Mitt Romney, ex-savior of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. Also, he worked as governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Now, how about among Democrats? Are there any Mormons on Barack Obama's list of potential running mates? I don't think so. The most prominent LDS Democrat is Harry Reid.

Get out and VOTE! Get involved!

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints encourages Church members to be involved in government, public service, and to VOTE. Today is election day in 24 states in the U.S. The Church is politically neutral; it only encourages us Mormons to be active in our communities and vote for candidates we prefer.

Above is a picture of me in my car after I voted here in Los Angeles.


The following is taken from the Church's website:

The Church does:

• Encourage its members to play a role as responsible citizens in their communities, including becoming informed about issues and voting in elections.
• Expect its members to engage in the political process in an informed and civil manner, respecting the fact that members of the Church come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences and may have differences of opinion in partisan political matters.
• Request candidates for office not to imply that their candidacy or platforms are endorsed by the Church.